Head of Department Health and Social Services 90%
Gemeinde Pratteln
Pratteln
Key information
- Publication date:08 January 2026
- Workload:90%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Pratteln
Job summary
Our community is evolving into a regional hub, transforming former industrial areas into sustainable neighborhoods with plenty of greenery. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant work environment that champions social justice and inclusivity.
Tasks
- Lead two teams focused on child and adult protection and social assistance.
- Ensure the implementation of council decisions and strategic goals effectively.
- Prepare reports for political bodies and maintain communication with stakeholders.
Skills
- Bachelor's in Social Work or equivalent; proven leadership and project management experience.
- Structured, process-oriented, and team-focused approach to work.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
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PRATTELN, OUR FUTURE
Head of Department Health and Social Services 90%
From 01.07.2026
The Health and Social Services Department is responsible for a wide range of tasks. It includes the areas of health and aging, statutory social assistance with labor integration, asylum services, as well as child and adult protection.
The goal is to provide needs-based support to people in different life situations, ensure social security, and professionally implement legal requirements.
- lead the two teams in the areas of child and adult protection and social assistance with around 32 employees.
- ensure the implementation of the municipal council's decisions and strategic goals.
- prepare reports and proposals for political bodies and maintain communication with commissions, authorities, social organizations, and residents.
- take over resource planning and coordinate the available resources efficiently and purposefully.
- have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (FH) or an equivalent qualification.
- are an experienced leader with business management know-how and project management experience.
- work in a structured, process-oriented, and team-oriented manner and are interested in municipal and cantonal political processes.
- listen attentively, think critically, communicate clearly, and act consistently.
We offer you a varied and responsible position, contemporary employment conditions, and supportive assistance with further training.
Municipal Administrator
061 825 22 40
Personnel Officer
061 825 22 37
